At Medina del Lago, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities, such as archery and horse riding. In addition to a playground and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Located in Otavalo, Medina del Lago is in a rural area and in the mountains. Condor Park and Peguche Waterfall reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Tahuantinsuyo Weaving Workshop and Araque Water Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Otavalo travel guide
Gualabi, Colinas de San Pablo Lote 25A, Otavalo, Imbabura
What's nearby
Lago San Pablo
10 min drive - 9.7 km
Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa
4 min drive - 2.6 km
Plaza de Ponchos
5 min drive - 3.0 km
Taxopamba Waterfall
17 min drive - 8.2 km
Cotocachi Cultural Museum
22 min drive - 7.8 km
Getting around
Ibarra Station
30 min drive
Quito (UIO-Mariscal Sucre Intl.)
90 min drive
Restaurants
Tayta Wasi
3 min drive
Balcon de Imbabura
4 min drive
Buuf Steak House
4 min drive
Tabascos
4 min drive
Pizzería Siciliana
4 min drive
About this property
Medina del Lago
Upscale family-friendly hotel in the mountains
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Medina del Lago. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities, such as archery and horse riding. In addition to a playground and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
An indoor pool
Free self-parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Smoke-free property, a lift and a ballroom
Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guest rooms at Medina del Lago feature comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
More amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and phones
As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Medina del Lago on 8 Nov 2026 start from RM574, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Medina del Lago pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Medina del Lago?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Medina del Lago?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Medina del Lago?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for USD 60.
Does Medina del Lago provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 130 per vehicle applies.
Where is Medina del Lago located?
This family-friendly Otavalo hotel is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Galeria Gabriel Ceballos Ulloa and Plaza de Ponchos. Tahuantinsuyo Weaving Workshop and Instituto Otavaleño de Antropología are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Medina del Lago Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Very beautiful mountain-side hotel. The view was amazing and they had horses that you could ride for a very reasonable price on a very scenic route.
Would highly recommend if going to lago san pablo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Daria
29 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Best hotel in the area with outstanding view
Best hotel in the Otavalo area, with an outstanding view and a very caring service. The fireplace was a particularly nice touch that you don't often find in hotels.
While the location and the staff cannot be faulted, the hotel clearly need some renovations in the spa and common areas. Also the rooms could do with a bit more equipment (although the staff did provide everything we asked for).
The two local guardian dogs Mia and Tia are incredibly friendly, and the surrounding area is very nice for a little nature walk.
La habitación hermosa y la atención muy buena desde que llegas. Eso sí, el baño no cuenta con los accesorios típicos de hotel, que si el gorro de baño, peineta, crema, etc. El locro de papa, delicioso. La hamburguesa no tanto, el desayuno sí está incluido en la tarifa. La vista es espectacular.
Servicio de primera. Atención personalizada y amable. Instalaciones geniales con una vista increíble y excelente comida. Cuidado con los precios del transporte local que consigue el hotel. Son casi el doble el valor real de mercado.
Muy bonita experiencia.
Nos agradó mucho la fogata al atardecer.
Lo malo que allí nos picaron unas pulgas (supongo que al hacerlo en campo, eso era imprevisible) que nos causaron mucha molestia.
Fuera de eso, todo excelente.
La comida con presentación gourmet nos pareció un poco costosa o, visto desde otro punto de vista, algo escasa en relación al precio.
Recomendamos que se mejore la temperatura de la piscina la que se publicita como temperada y la verdad estaba apenas poco menos que fría.
Excelente servicio e instalaciones muy cómodas y elegantes. La vista de los volcanes y el lago, es maravillosa.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Ana
3 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Vista impresionante
Bonito, limpio y bien atendido. Nos decepcionaron las comidas
El trato excelente, la ubicación de ensueño, la calidad de alojamiento inmejorable, todo perfecto.
Solo el acceso es por un camino adoquinado que según la época tiene piedras sueltas por lo que es mejor acceder en un coche alto.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review
6/10 Okay
JOSE
6 Sept 2021
Liked: Staff & service
El Hotel tiene un problema con la bomba de agua, que se escucha el ruido muy fuerte en la habitación, cuando la bomba se enciende y se paga. Se escucha también el ruido de las tuberías de agua, por lo que es descanso en la noche no es bueno.
The hotel is very beautiful and the staff was very helpful. However, we were the only guests at the property. I had purchased a King Suite through Expedia, but when I checked in they told me that I didn't pay enough for the suite and they tried to put me in a regular room. After waiting almost two hours they gave me the suite I paid for. The room and view were spectacular, but frustrating that they didn't honor the room I paid for on Expedia immediately.
My girlfriend and I had a great time at Medina del Lago.
This place has a gorgeous view from the rooms, lobby and restaurant. The food and service were fantastic. The staff was really friendly and made sure our stay was great. We enjoyed the use of the jacuzzi and sauna every day we were there (they also have a pool). For anyone having to work remotely, we had no problems with the wifi and were able to have Zoom video calls daily.
We are definitely planning to come back!